I {heart} NYC
I just returned from a short trip to NYC to shoot the first half of the projects for the upcoming DIY Bride book. NYC rocks my little crafty world, y’all.
For anyone planning a wedding in/around NYC, you are in the mecca for all-things-DIY. Some highlights I can share with you:
The Flower District: On 28th and 6th. 28th Street houses a row of wholesale flower shops. Though I understand the local merchants are being pushed out to accommodate posh hotels and residences, there are still some great vendors doing business in the area. The prices were excellent and the shop owners were helpful and fun. While you’re *supposed* to have a business license/wholesale account to do business with these guys, I was never asked for my creditentials in the several trips I made to the market. (I happen to have a state reseller’s license, so I would’ve been ok. Your mileage may vary.)
One retail spot I recommend for anything garden-y is Jamali Garden Supplies at 149 W. 28th St.
Paper Presentation: If you’re doing your own invites, get thee to PP on 23 West 18th St between 5th & 6th. They have a fabulous selection of pocketfolds, cardstock, and all sorts of papery goodness. You’ll find lots of tools, a fair selection of ribbon (do not cut it yourself!), and a ton of interesting and fun embellishments.
Trims, Rhinestones, Ribbons can be found at an abundance of shops around W. 38th and W. 39th Streets in the Garment District between 7th and 8th. Ask at each shop if they have minimums (wholesale-only establishments usually require a $300 minimum… best to find out before you hit the registers). I recommend retailer M & J Trimming at 1008 6th Avenue. Helpful service with a nice selection of goods.
Tinsel Trading was closed when I stopped by. I reaaaaally wanted to shop there. Be a doll and stop in for me, ok? 
64 W. 38th St.
For fabrics, go to Mood (where the Project Runway contestants get their fabrics) at 226 W 37th, 3rd Floor.
Cake Decorating Supplies can be found at New York Cake Supplies. 56 West 22nd St.
